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Outdoor Retailer Offers Buyers Early Registration Discounts
Outdoor Retailer recently opened online registration to buyers and designers for Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, Jan. 20-23, 2011…
Big Agnes to Distribute Helinox in US
Big Agnes Inc. will distribute Helinox brand trekking poles made by legendary tent pole maker DAC in the United States under an exclusive North American distribution agreement beginning next spring…
Gargoyles Adds Grady Sizemore as Endorser
Gargoyles Performance Eyewear has added Major League Baseball All-Star Grady Sizemore as a brand ambassador…
Lorpen Adds Wintersports Reps
Lorpen has expanded its U.S. sales force to increase its presence in the wintersports category…
Court Ruling Halts Sales of Mammut Beacon in Germany
Mammut halted sales of the Barryvox Pulse in Germany earlier this month after a court there ruled that the rescue beacon infringes on a German patent held by Ortovox. The judgement applies exclusively to the German market and does not affect its business
Rugged Bear Accelerates Expansion
Rugged Bear, the children's outdoor retailer celebrating its 30th year in business, is 30th store this month. The company, based in Norwood, MA, said it is not only experiencing record sales and web growth, but its six new store openings in New Engla
Report: Under Armour Close to Deal for MLB Footwear License
Under Armour Inc. is close to completing a deal that would gain it the rights to manufacture performance footwear with Major League Baseball logos and the ability to use its stable of baseball players in advertising wearing MLB uniforms, according to the
Kenneth Cole, Iconix Merger Talks Stalled
Merger talks between Kenneth Cole Productions and Iconix Brand Group have stalled and are unlikely to resume soon, the New York Times' DealBook reported…
Adidas Extends Partnership with Chelsea F.C.
Adidas and the Chelsea football club have extended their sponsorship deal for another eight years, locking the two organizations together until 2018…
Payless Expands License with Designer Christian Siriano
Christian Siriano, who created a guest line of shoes for Payless Shoe Source earlier this year, signed a multi-year deal with Payless Shoe Source. The shoes and handbags produced for Payless will be inspired by Christian Sirino's corresponding season
Johnson Outdoors Launches Food Drive
Johnson Outdoors Inc. is celebrating its 40th anniversary with food drives to help those in need in their local communities. All non-perishable items collected by employees in Racine will be donated to the Racine County Food Bank located at 2000 DeKoven A
Nike’s New Lebron Commercial: Should I Be Who You Want Me To Be?
Nike Inc. announced the launch of “Rise,” a new multi-media campaign featuring two-time NBA MVP LeBron James speaking in his own voice. In the film, he addresses his off-season controversy head-on and focuses on the road ahead…
Diamond Brand Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Asheville, NC-based specialty retailer Diamond Brand joined the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, becoming the second to do so last week. The alliance, which negotiates discounts with vendors on behalf of its members, now represents 36 specialty outdoor retail
Hydro Flask Hires Outside Media
Hydro Flask, a start-up brand in Bend, OR that is marketing double-wall vaccum insulated stainless steel as an alternative to plastic for bottles and other containers, has hired Outside Media to manage public relations…
Powers Outdoors Closes Rockford Canoe
After four years, Powers Outdoors abruptly closed its downtown shop earlier this month…
